The Next Batman ?

If Fassbender isn't cast, which sadly will probably won't happen due to my explanation(see above), Gosling is my back-up plan, in fact he is better than then the term 'back-up plan'.If you have viewed Drive you can see my reasoning and lobbying that Gosling acquires the position. He even has referred to his breakout action role in "Drive" as "his version of a superhero movie".We all know he's capable of beating the crap out of a bad guy, I mean did you see Drive ? Even in the trailer(s) for 'Only God Forgives' he can be seen at his best dragging 'perps' to their inevitable doom at the hands of Gosling's silent, brooding character. He's pretty much Batman, just give him the appropriate Cape and Cowl to make it official. He also admitted to having an interest in playing "The Flash", this makes one believe he would consider 'donning' a costume of a hero within the DC universe, lets just hope it's Batman.

Think about it, a 36 year old actor who has proved in the past he can act, bloody marvelously by the way, who is at a point in his career were he is receiving praise for mastering the portrayal of an individual with a damaged psyche. Well that's just the essential criteria for the role, isn't it? My personal choice, along with Gosling. A fantastic actor who's ability knows no bounds. The only problem is that he is probably going to be in a few more X-Men movies as "Magneto".But such said film "X-Men First Class" was the film to confirm his potential to take control of a character that has a much darker side than your usual plain superhero. With movie contracts today I can only assume Fassbender is tied down for quite a while with Marvel. But if he could find a way to get out of it I wouldn't hesitate to cast him in the role. Also, I know people have a problem with his physique for the role, but take into consideration, his work in "Hunger", he took a similar role to Christian Bale's in "The Machinist". So, if he can starve himself, why can he not build himself?

He has only started to rise up the ranks of leading men. Starting to make a name for himself, with projects like 'Fast 6' and 'The Crow' remake. A potential Batman, due to his experience in action and lets not forget he has already starred opposite Henry Cavill (Superman) in 'Immortals'. And with a "World's Finest" movie on the way, Evans is just 4 years older than Cavill. This would allow for Evans to continue on in a 'DC franchise' for the same amount of time as Cavill. Another useful addition for having Evans in the role.

I don't see him as Bruce Wayne, definitely Batman just not Bruce Wayne, the Kiwi actor doesn't exactly have the playboy look does he ? Love this guy, but now that I think of it, I would think he would much rather stay with his beloved role as "Judge Dredd". I absolutely loved "DREDD", its the film that the character deserved. I think Urban has too much ambition and love for Dredd to abandon the possibility of much Dredd on the silver screen.

Interesting choice this one, as David S. Goyer's recommendation for the role in "Batman Begins". Not unfamiliar of action due to his role in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time". I think we all know that he is a serious actor and has the ability to pull off this somewhat complex performance.

He hasn't really led a blockbuster, yet. An A-list actor who has yet to be plucked up by a major franchise. Seems to be in everyone's potential list of actors to play the next Batman. There's nothing wrong with this choice, I particularly agree with Batman but not that of Bruce Wayne. Maybe his role in "The Great Gatsby" will convince me but until then, I can't see him in the role.

Played one of the British government's most respected (and personally troubled) intelligence agents in BBC's 'Spooks'. That side of a troubled detective is chief amongst the characteristics an actor should look to incorporate in their portrayal of 'The Caped Crusader'. Loved him in 'The Hobbit :An Unexpected Journey' which got him some recognition in the mainstream, his 6'2" frame is hidden under makeup and digital trickery, so don't worry about his physical presence.

Lost out on Superman and is still desperate to play a Superhero. His physical frame is a prime factor of my recognition for his ability to play Batman.

The studio's choice is what were left to believe, attached to star in 2007's "Justice League" with George Miller at the helm. My problem ? At 26 he is too young to be Batman, hopefully they don't do another origin story, if they don't then the film should hopefully be set in Year 2 of Batman's crime fighting career. If this happens Hammer is too young to play Batman.

At this stage of his career you can consider Butler an 'A-Lister'. One of many rational appealing draws to Butler in the role. But at 41 he's not exactly someone WB can hope to build a future franchise on, can they? He has the physical aspect of the role confirmed, but does he has the necessary acting skills to pull off Bruce Wayne. Some may be disenfranchised at this consideration but in all honesty he's one of Hollywood's leading men who haven't yet 'donned a cape' for a blockbuster. This is more of a commercial choice if anything.

Have you seen Person Of Interest? I know he's missing the all important suit/costume, but Caviezel pretty much plays the vigilante part which is all too similar to Batman.

He has the basics for the role. He has the good looks and charm to be Gotham's playboy millionaire and has that dark side necessary to go out night after night and submerge himself in Gotham's criminal underworld. But I'm afraid he's nothing spectacular to make him stand out as a key candidate.

Alright I know as well as everybody Batman isn't black, but if there was to be a black Batman God knows the role should be given to Elba. Even if you've seen him in "Luther" you'll understand the case I'm trying to make here, he is explosive on screen and deserve a high-class role such as Batman. If not he should get James Bond.

Unfortunately a little too old for the role. A shame really as he is the perfect Bruce Wayne, but Batman ? Well I'm not too sure he could pull off the cowl look myself.

From his darker side on 'Hell On Wheels', to his action side in 'Safe' with fantastic combat skills. Also his light playboy appeal in 'Crossroads', Mount fits the job description and with Warner Brothers. looking to not break the bank, this popular T.V star could be seriously looked at in consideration for the role.

Looks like Bale and his performances remind of Bale before Nolan's Trilogy